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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,906.79, 89,579.59 and 37,677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,906.79, 89,579.59 and 37,677.06 is: 51,999.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,906.79 : 89,579.59 = 37,677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,906.79/89,579.59 = 37,677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,906.79x = 89,579.59 × 37,677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,906.79x = 3,375,095,493.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,095,493.01/64,906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,999.12

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